Mgr Design (ESPN/Fantasy) 6 Locations
Job Posting Title:
Mgr Design (ESPN/Fantasy)
Req ID:
10112009
Job Description:
Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology
On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, were reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the worlds most beloved stories while also transforming Disneys media business for the future. Whether thats evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disneys unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a difference to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world.
A few reasons why we think youd love working for Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology
Building the future of Disneys media business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disneys media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
Reach & Scale: The products and platforms this group builds and operates delight millions of consumers every minute of every day from Disney+ and Hulu, to ABC News and Entertainment, to ESPN and ESPN+, and much more.
Innovation: We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.
The Disney Entertainment & ESPN (DE&E) Technology Design team thinks beyond what is possible today. They discover, disrupt, and chart a course to where our fans and consumers will be next. Design brings the Disney magic to life by building digital customer experiences via the entire portfolio of both consumer-facing products and internal products and tooling. This includes Sports, Entertainment, News, Streaming and Enterprise Products and Experiences.
Summary
Disney+ Product Design team is seeking a Product Design Manager who will be an outstanding addition to our team. Youll lead an award-winning design team, focused on crafting human-centric experiences for the Disney+ that impacts the discovery and browsing of content on our product. As a design leader, you will be encouraged to use your full range of product, interaction, systems, and design experience to raise the craft of the team and guide them through the end-to-end development cycle. As a Product Design Manager, you are looked at to steer the organization on strategy across multiple areas of the product and align with business goals.
You develop, document and open-source best practice primarily focusing on design excellence, team building, team growth, and stakeholder management. You will own the vision for a small group and understand the impact on individual growth, department growth and the company goals.
The right person for this role must have experience in developing data-informed holistic strategies and future-thinking experiences. You are also energized by mentoring and helping others achieve their potential. You inspire, empower and develop people. You will lead individuals and are accountable for their performance and results. You adapt to business plans and priorities to address user needs.
What you bring
3+ years experience building or leading teams of full-time designers
8+ years of product design experience
Experience working within streaming content Browsing and Discoverability in some capacity
Ability to cultivate a positive environment for outstanding designers, and continually raise the bar for quality and innovation.
Clearly articulate your teams design decisions to internal partners
Demonstrated experience and expertise in high-level product design strategy
A strong understanding of user-centered design principles and design thinking practices
Proven leadership and mentorship competencies.
Add to an inclusive design culture and attract world class talent
You enjoy and are energized by mentoring others as well as helping others achieve their potential.
The ability adapt department plans and priorities and drive business and viewer needs
Youre a fantastic communicator!
BA/BS or equivalent experience required
What youll do
Set team values and manage individuals at different stages of development. This requires setting clear goals, managing project loads and allocating designers accordingly, ensuring deadlines are met and setting up team members for overall success.
Develop, codify, and evangelize best practices primarily focusing on design excellence, team growth, and stakeholder management.
Own the vision for your group, and its relationship with the department and business goals.
Provide clarity when its needed, help your ICs work more effectively and encourage them to implement the most desirable design solution.
Guide your team to develop processes for ensuring a high bar of quality.
Set the strategy and vision for your area of ownership, offer a strong product and design voice with your cross functional partners.
Collaborate cross-functionally with product management, engineering, research, and data to ensure a smooth product development process.
Recruit new designers and actively participate in the hiring process.
Evangelize a culture of design thinking, continuous learning and constructive critique
The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, California and Bristol, Connecticut is $152,200 to $204,100 per year, Seattle Washington and New York, New York is $159,500 to $213,900 per year, and in San Francisco California is $166,800 to $223,600 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidates geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Job Posting Segment:
Design
Job Posting Primary Business:
Design - ESPN & Sports
Primary Job Posting Category:
User Experience Designer
Employment Type:
Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
New York, NY, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
USA - CA - 2450 Broadway, USA - WA - 925 4th Ave
Date Posted:
2025-02-27
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Mgr Design (ESPN/Fantasy)
Req ID:
10112009
Job Description:
Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology
On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, were reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the worlds most beloved stories while also transforming Disneys media business for the future. Whether thats evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disneys unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a difference to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world.
A few reasons why we think youd love working for Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology
Building the future of Disneys media business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disneys media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.
Reach & Scale: The products and platforms this group builds and operates delight millions of consumers every minute of every day from Disney+ and Hulu, to ABC News and Entertainment, to ESPN and ESPN+, and much more.
Innovation: We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.
The Disney Entertainment & ESPN (DE&E) Technology Design team thinks beyond what is possible today. They discover, disrupt, and chart a course to where our fans and consumers will be next. Design brings the Disney magic to life by building digital customer experiences via the entire portfolio of both consumer-facing products and internal products and tooling. This includes Sports, Entertainment, News, Streaming and Enterprise Products and Experiences.
Summary
Disney+ Product Design team is seeking a Product Design Manager who will be an outstanding addition to our team. Youll lead an award-winning design team, focused on crafting human-centric experiences for the Disney+ that impacts the discovery and browsing of content on our product. As a design leader, you will be encouraged to use your full range of product, interaction, systems, and design experience to raise the craft of the team and guide them through the end-to-end development cycle. As a Product Design Manager, you are looked at to steer the organization on strategy across multiple areas of the product and align with business goals.
You develop, document and open-source best practice primarily focusing on design excellence, team building, team growth, and stakeholder management. You will own the vision for a small group and understand the impact on individual growth, department growth and the company goals.
The right person for this role must have experience in developing data-informed holistic strategies and future-thinking experiences. You are also energized by mentoring and helping others achieve their potential. You inspire, empower and develop people. You will lead individuals and are accountable for their performance and results. You adapt to business plans and priorities to address user needs.
What you bring
3+ years experience building or leading teams of full-time designers
8+ years of product design experience
Experience working within streaming content Browsing and Discoverability in some capacity
Ability to cultivate a positive environment for outstanding designers, and continually raise the bar for quality and innovation.
Clearly articulate your teams design decisions to internal partners
Demonstrated experience and expertise in high-level product design strategy
A strong understanding of user-centered design principles and design thinking practices
Proven leadership and mentorship competencies.
Add to an inclusive design culture and attract world class talent
You enjoy and are energized by mentoring others as well as helping others achieve their potential.
The ability adapt department plans and priorities and drive business and viewer needs
Youre a fantastic communicator!
BA/BS or equivalent experience required
What youll do
Set team values and manage individuals at different stages of development. This requires setting clear goals, managing project loads and allocating designers accordingly, ensuring deadlines are met and setting up team members for overall success.
Develop, codify, and evangelize best practices primarily focusing on design excellence, team growth, and stakeholder management.
Own the vision for your group, and its relationship with the department and business goals.
Provide clarity when its needed, help your ICs work more effectively and encourage them to implement the most desirable design solution.
Guide your team to develop processes for ensuring a high bar of quality.
Set the strategy and vision for your area of ownership, offer a strong product and design voice with your cross functional partners.
Collaborate cross-functionally with product management, engineering, research, and data to ensure a smooth product development process.
Recruit new designers and actively participate in the hiring process.
Evangelize a culture of design thinking, continuous learning and constructive critique
The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, California and Bristol, Connecticut is $152,200 to $204,100 per year, Seattle Washington and New York, New York is $159,500 to $213,900 per year, and in San Francisco California is $166,800 to $223,600 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidates geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Job Posting Segment:
Design
Job Posting Primary Business:
Design - ESPN & Sports
Primary Job Posting Category:
User Experience Designer
Employment Type:
Full time
Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
New York, NY, USA
Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
USA - CA - 2450 Broadway, USA - WA - 925 4th Ave
Date Posted:
2025-02-27
Apply Now